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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Team KEEPER Continues AGAIN!!!!

**Please Note: Thanks to deadlines, website transitions, and (keeping it real) the fact that you guys are super bad about including spoilers in your comments, I've had to close commenting on this (and all other Team Keeper related posts/pages. )Hey there all you awesome KEEPER fans!

Because it's been so popular, I know some of you have been getting tired of sorting through the chaos, trying to find new comments in your various conversations. I wish I had a better way to keep everything organized for you guys, but my hands are a bit tied as far as what I can do.

So for those of you who at least wanted a fresh page to chat... TA DA! Consider this your new Team KEEPER page! (though like I said, the old one is still working, so you're welcome to keep commenting over there as well)

While I have you here, I thought it might also be a good time to give a few updates and answer some of the questions I keep seeing over and over and over.

First, the current official release date for EVERBLAZE is 11/4/14, soWOOOOOOOO, only about 5 months to go!!!!

The title, cover, and a brief description of the plot have all been released (if you somehow missed them, you can find them on the KEEPER main page by clicking here HERE) and the book is now officially DONE! And I have to say, I'm pretty proud of it. It was by FAR the toughest book I've ever written, but I really think we ended up with something you guys are going to LOVE. So excited to have you read!

*glares at calendar, wishing it were November*

Sadly, that's really all I can say about EVERBLAZE (trying to keep the internetz spoiler-free and all that jazz). But I CAN tell you that I have lots of fun things planned for the next few months as we lead up to the release day.

I'll be touring in August to celebrate the launch of the EXILE paperback (I promise I'll post the dates, times, and locations as soon as I have the final details. For now just know that a tour is happening). And I have some very fun contests coming up in the months ahead. Some of the giveaways will be right here on this blog. Others will be on social media, so if you use those platforms (and your parents are okay with it), you might wanna make sure you're following me there. Here's some handy links to make that easier:

Also, I know a lot of you have been wondering if I'll be doing a pre-order giveaway with swag and signed bookplates and whatnot (like I have with the other books in the past). And the answer is YES, I definitely will be. :) I won't be posting the giveaway until we're a bit closer to the release day (otherwise it gets too buried under new posts and no one can find it) but that definitely does not mean you have to wait to pre-order. My pre-order giveaways always apply to all pre-orders, not just ones purchased between certain dates. So if you decide you want to order your copy now (and want to make me EVER so happy) feel free. You can still fill out the form when the giveaway goes live and get the same awesome prizes.

In fact, to make it easier for you (and because I can be quite shameless), here's a few handy preorder links. Yanno. Just in case:

Okay, I think that gets you all up to speed on everything. So you are now free to comment away! But like always, PLEASE make sure you keep your discussions spoiler-free, so we don't ruin the fun for anyone who hasn't read both books yet. Also please keep your comments to each other positive or friendly. I want this to be a happy, safe place.

Also, if you need a refresher on who the teams are:

Ever feel like you don't belong? Then you look no further--you belong with Team Sophie! You may not always have the answers, but you're brave and smart, and if you trust yourself, you can handle anything. And as for who holds your heart? Only time will tell how you decide . . .

Ever feel like the underdog? Then welcome to Team Dex! You may have people constantly underestimating you, but you'll prove them all wrong someday. And while you may be the ultimate BFF, you're hoping to break out of the "friend zone" eventually. (you might have pretty great dimples, too . . . )

Ever caused a mess of trouble--and loved every second of it? Then you definitely belong with Team Keefe! Jokes and pranks are the highlight of your week--but that doesn't mean you can't be serious when you need to be. In fact, you care very deeply about . . . well, maybe you're not ready to admit *who* yet. But you're having fun driving the girls crazy in the meantime!

Ever feel pressure to be who everyone expects you to be? Then Team Fitz is the place for you ! You have the looks, the talent, and the family everybody envies--but that doesn't mean you do everything perfectly. And sometimes you can be a little oblivious when it comes to other people's feelings. But you'll hopefully figure it all out--eventually. . .

Ever made a mistake and had to work to set it right? Team Biana knows how you feel! You may sometimes say or do the wrong thing, but it's only because you're fiercely protective of the ones you care about. And once you make a true friend, you're friends for life. You're also the best person to ask when it comes to style--but there's so much more to you than you're stunning looks. You're brave, smart, and incredibly talented. And the world hasn't seen anything yet!

Ever feel like no one understands you? Then find lots of people you can relate to on Team Iggy! You may be small and good at making a mess of things--but you always know when someone needs you. And you're happy to provide them with a cuddle, a purr, or a nose-full of toxic breath--whatever they need. And hey, you can rock every crazy fur color there is!

Ever feel like you're all alone? Then you'll find lots of friends with Team Silveny--plus more sparkles than anyone could ever need! You're special and one-of-a-kind and extremely loyal and caring. And no one can deny you have great taste in friends--even if they give you the craziest nicknames.

Ever found that doing the wrong thing can sometimes be right? Then you belong with Team Black Swan! Some may think of you as a rebel, but really you're just seeing the world differently. And you're not afraid to bend or break a few rules--so long as it's to help others.

I try avoiding coming to this website cause I'll start freaking out about the book again. But I couldn't resist!! I love her books and can't wait till November! I literally have a countdown on my wall right now!! Yes, I may have a slight obsession with Keeper of the Lost Cities… but who cares?! The books are beyond amazing. They are just plain awesome!! They deserve to become a movie!!

I try avoiding coming to this website cause I'll start freaking out about the book again. But I couldn't resist!! I love her books and can't wait till November! I literally have a countdown on my wall right now!! Yes, I may have a slight obsession with Keeper of the Lost Cities… but who cares?! The books are beyond amazing. They are just plain awesome!! They deserve to become a movie!!

I'm not so sure about a movie yet cuz they would mess it up for sure. ButI am so hexcited(haha, um please someone understand) about this series and I really love these books so much and right now I'm obsessing over keeper and Jonas brothers!!!!!!!!!<3

I am so team Fitz it's not even funny. Everyone expects me to do everything right, all the time! All my classmates say this wish they had my parents or that I'm so lucky because I don't wear make up and still end up pretty. But I'm so far from that!

And yes, I'm really oblivious about people's feelings.

Thank you Shannon for making a character I can see myself in. It's hard to find characters like that in books. The only other one I've found is Jason from the HoO series, but (no offense to RR) you do the Wonderboy-isn't-all-that-wonderous character SO much better.

Anonymous, I get you. For me I'm pretty much exactly like Sophie.I get headaches in silence. Two guys like me that are like Dex and Keefe. I like a guy too, and his eyes are pretty weird, but they're cool. One the outside, it's hazel, then it turns to gold and then black. I don't really belong. I've been waiting for an advantage to be heroic, brave, and clever.Coincidence? I think not. : ) So I must say...TEAM SOPHIE FOR LIFE!

Hey there isnt a team elwin but there's 2 new teams. I'm either team Blackswan or team Sophie. The 2 new teams R Team Blackswan and Team Biana .-ChaosA he's a guy I like my bff and I use chaosandamber bcause its his full name scrambled. Luved everblaze & can't wait 4 book 4!!!!

Honestly either biana and keefe or dex and biana will b 2gether. I think Fitz & Sophie will end up 2gether bcause they "trust" each other so much. And they r both misunderstood. Dex is only her bff and keefe isn't serious enough. Everblaze is gr8 & if u read it I think it will be Biana and Keefe. They made 2 new teams 2. Biana and team black swan-ChaosA

Luv these keeper books, I love books and have read more than anyone I know, lol I have one in front of me next to my desayuno (breakfast) haha French toast tell me someone out there is having that too?!

Honestly, I think that Sophie should choose: NONE OF THE THREE BOYS. Keefe is the best one, if I had to choose, but I feel as though it's terribly unfair to the rest of them. And wouldn't a plot twist like that be interesting?

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!! So excited for Everblaze!!!But know I've discovered something...I've been lying to myself.I'm more like Fitz than I am Sophie.Which is kinda weird since I've had a crush on him throughout the books...Um...I guess I'm a mix of both.Which is also weird.

Keefe is cuter on the front of the books but he's 2 silly. Fitz and Sophie trust each other as we found in Everblaze, and they R a better match. Plus if u read Everblaze, either Dex and Biana or Biana and Keefe. It seems like Biana might like Dex, but Keefe likes Biana, and Dex likes Sophie, but Fitz likes Sophie. Confusing huh?Can't wait 4 book 4!!!-¢haosA

OMG LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TILL EVERBLAZE!!!!!!! Although, in some places in the world will they get the book before us like lets say its nov.3 here but somewhere else where they measure time diffrently it nov 4 th do they get the book???????????? just something I thought of. *Smiles and hugs*

I kind of just realised about this series but I can totally say that: I OFFICIALLY LOVE THIS SERIES! IT'S AMAZING! I'm actually not on any team as I love them all :O But I have to admit, that Book Two's cover of Keefe is actually way more handsome than Fitz( I'm just saying!) But they are both equally cuteeeee :3 Can't wait for Everblaze! I'm SO glad that I actually found out this series like only a few days ago as I have finished BOTH BOOKS ALREADY AND NOW CAN'T WAIT FOR THE THIRD! 2 more weeks or so! Unfortunately..I have my end-of-year examinations tomorrow :( And I'm terrible at Math(Arghhhh!)

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just finished reading Everblaze and I am freaking out! So many theories in my head! Such a good book! I'm probably putting too many exclamation points in here but I don't care!!! Now I'm dying for the fourth book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sadly, but also happy. Sophie is gonna get with Fitz, look at what they say about him in wiki Keeper page. Its on Sophie's profile page. FITZ (friend/love interest)

Sophie admitted that Fitz was her first friend. She and Fitz developed a bond so strong they were capable of transmitting thoughts to one another from a great distance, even from different worlds. Sophie and Fitz are on friendly terms (though Sophie seemed to have hoped for more), Sophie thinking long and hard when she went out shopping for his present and was severely disappointed when Fitz did not get her anything special. It is heavily implied that Sophie has a crush on Fitz since they first met, having eagerly anticipated meeting him the day after they first met. She thought he had beautiful eyes and when she nearly lost hope, when she thought she was about to die, she thought of Fitz first and only him. Fitz mourned and blamed himself, thinking that she'd died and was deeply aggrieved. However, he was the first person to find her after her escape and had shown to be overjoyed with her speedy recovery. Possibly, he might return Sophie's feelings though he's good at hiding them. I know it's really long. GO K33P3R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EVERBLAZE WAS AMAZING !!!!! I got it out from the library and I am going to re-read it till it is due. I hope I get it for Christmas ,because in my opinion Everblaze was the best so far. Also I might not be able to make it till next fall...Need more keepers. Shannon you have to come to Grand Rapids , Michigan!!!!!!

WOW, JUST WOW. EVERBLAZE WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cannot believe it! Shannon, you rock!! Can someone tell me how I am going to wait for the fourth book!???!??!?!?!?!!?! I agree with Pumpkin, I think Everblaze is the best yet. Still klinging to the hope of Keefe+Sophie, but I think now it is all lined up for her to be with Fitz ):

i think Sophie is probably going to end up with Keefe or Dex (I dont mind). But to me in the last three books Fitz seemed to think as sophie as a friend and not anything else. But however Shannon decides to do it its fine with me, so long as she dosent kill sophie.

I am so excited for the fourth KEEPER book, I think I might explode!!!!!Can't....Contain...excitement......Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~JUMPS UP AND DOWN, FLAILING ARMS, AND SCREAMS AT THE TOP OF LUNGS~

Hey Pumpkin,The new teams r cool!! I'm Team Sophie or Team Black Swan. I love Stuart Gibbs series and 5 Kingdoms The series!! Also did know Bradon Mull is doing a sequel 2 Fablehaven!! Everblaze is gr8!!! Can't wait 4 book 4 of the Keeper series!¡!!!!!¡!! -¢haosA that's the name I'll sign with if I post something new.

Personally, I think Keefe is cooler, but Sophie obviously likes Fitz more. Remember when she was going through junk in Edaline's office, and he came over? That gives away his feelings, and hers. Also, Everblaze kinda turned me against Dex. I mean, he's a good guy, and he tries his best, but he's just not right for Sophie. Also, Wonderboy is a lot nicer now, and him and Sophie are close friends. I dont think i would mind too much if she ends up with fitz, but i still like keefe more.

I also am Team Keefe, but it seems like Sophie will be end up with Fitz.Not that I don't like Fitz he is nice.But I like Keefe better.If Fitz ends up with Sophie I would be ok with that but I just hope whoever Sophie ends that she won't hurt the other one.TEAM KEEPER!!!!!

-PumpkinP.S. I am 99% sure Sophie will not end up with Dex. He is sweet but Sophie only thinks of him as a friend.

Hey Pumpkin,Thank u. Do u like Brandon mull? Team Sophie 4ever!! ;) Team Blackswan is my 2nd fav. ChaosA is a code my BFF and I use 2 describe an annoying boy. My friend doesnt know I like Chaos, but I'll tell her soon. We don't really get along, but hopefully we'll be friends this year.

Hi Pumpkin,Brandon Mull is a author. I'm such an avid reader i made a list of all my likes & loved books. So far I'm not finished & its 8 pages. XD I would tell u more of my faves, but it would take 2 long. I prefer series, but I have fav. singles 2. Team Sophie 4ever!! Sophitz yay!!

Hey ChaosA!I now know that Brandon Mull is an author. Thanks to you I have decided to try so of his series.Also I have seen some of his series around and they seemed quite interesting, but till now I have not had the time to read any of them.I also have a long list of books I like but some of my all time favorites are Pegasus by Kate O'Hearn, Septimus Heap by Angie Sage, Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan, and of course KEEPERS OF THE LOST CITIES!!!It's nice to talk to another book lover.Team KEEPER

Hey again Pumpkin! I luv books!! Ironically, every book u mentioned, I either like or luv. What series type do u like? I like fantasy, mystery, adventure, light romance. Let's be Keeper pen pals!! Adventurers wanted is a gr8 series. Mysterious Benedict society, Dragonspell, anything stuart gibbs, and Rick riordan, kingdom keepers, and Fly away by Lucy Christopher. Have u read Let the sky fall? I luv it!! XD I also like sisters grimm.

Hey ChaosA! I think being Keeper pen pals is a cool idea!Honestly I love all different kinds of genres.As long as it is a good book.Though I am not partially fond of horror books.My favorite genre of all is fantasy.I also like kingdom keepers.Some other series I like is The Secret Series by Pseudonymous Bosh and Survivors by Erin Hunter.Team Keeper Forever!!!

Hello. Mind if I cut in? I am obsessed with books. I can barely stand a day without having one in my hand. If your a kid there is a very good series called NERDS. Very enticing. Pumpkin and ChaosA may I be friends with you too? I don't have instagram and all that whatnot but I can still talk to you through this website. I can recommend a few books if you agree

Sorry I haven't been on here 4 awhile, been sooo busy. Person (u should think of a better name) U can definitely be Keeper "friends" with me @ least. Pumpkin - Ive read both series & love both too. although the ending was weird in the secret series. I also like, Moonshadow, Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, Cat Royal, Ever After (by Shelby Bach) & sooo many more I dont have time to list. Have either of u read Shannons other series? I'll probably check this 1-2 times a month. I am also changing my name, I used to be ChaosA but not anymore! Team Sophie or Blackswan!!! ♫♥§ Also I love Neverseens cover! I think if she does do another booki (I hope she does!) she should have the finale with every1 on the cover, the kids I mean. My new name is either or iluvbooks. I wont do any personal info, & if u dont want 2 say its alright, but 3 things. 1 Ru a girl or boy (Im guessing girl) 2. Where do u live (state or country) 3 Whats ur age? Im 13 in 1 month 14.

Ironically I love every book Pumpkin has mentioned. Hope to chat soon with u & "Person" (No offence but seriously, u need 2 come up with a better name) Ps. Pumpkin, I now like a different guy, u know how it is. XD

I typed a loooong response & I don't c it here but yes "person" its alright with me. U might have 2 come up w/ a better username. Pumpkin, I like all those books u mentioned. My new username is iluvbooks♥♫ i'll check here 1ce a week. TTYL

Hey Iluvbooks!I agree that person can definitely be KEEPER friend too!I haven't gotten around too reading Shannon's other series, but I will definitely get around to it soon.I am literally in love with the cover for neverseen.... It is amazing!I agree with if she writes another book that she should put all of TEAM KEEPER on it (that's what I am calling the kids).As for your other questions all I am going to say is that I am a girl and I am about your age.

Of course now I see my loong response. Hey Annabeth, I know what u mean. Um... I've read so many books... *thinks hard* the Companions quartet, Let the Sky Fall, Kingdom Keepers, Map of Everywhere, (sorry if some of these aren't fantasy) Brandon Mull has great series, Land of Stories, Door Within Trilogy, Antlantis Rising, Blythewood, I know too many, let me know if u want more suggestions. When I have time I'll post more. Team Sophie or Blackswan 4ever!

U guys if u like magic, u HAVE to read Ever Afters series by Shelby Bach, its 1 of my ultimate faves. I love it as much as KOTLC. I have a bunch more faves & have actually started writing down every book that I like/love from the library. So far it's 10 pages, & most are series so mutiply that times 4? 5? 6? Dunno, Annabeth another great greek fantasy is the Pegasus series by Kate O'Hearn. Has any1 heard Rick R is doing a Norse series now? Team Sophie 4ever (I want to know more about Blackswan 1st)

Hey Pumpkin, thanks! I love the cover of Neverseen as well! I can't wait for it & the last Ever After book! Ok, cool. I just wanted 2 know in case, I'm chatting with a 18 yr old guy. I'll call them that 2. Altho Silveny & Iggy is team keeper too, lol. Yay a new ship. What should we call it? Biankeefe? Kefiana? Let me know any1s suggestions!I'll check back soon! Let me know any1 wants book suggestions! I'll get out my loooong list! TTYL

Sorry sokeefe luvers and sodex. I honestly think sophie will end up with Fitz. I probably prefer Sophitz even though I think on the cover Keefes the cutest. U should go up and c the idea I posted earlier. Its like a complicated love triangle. Luved Everblaze can't wait 4 book 4. I love K33p3r!! That's code 4 Keeper. ;)

Wait.... the cover is the scene when Sophie teleports Fitz and Oralie out of the burning building where they were healing Fintain, so where's Oralie? I guess Shannon only wanted Fitz cuz hes more special lol :)

the part in everblaze where keefe comes over and sophie was talking about jolies wedding, where they had glittery butterflies as decorations, keefe said i'd use robotic spiders instead...make my bride feel even luckier

AGJAHJHAJHAJHJAHJAHJHA i love that part!!!!!!!!!!! Then sophie got all awkward!!!!!!!!! AGGHGHGHHGHGHGHGHG BOOOK 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear fellow fan people of keeper of the Lost cities (is that a thing...who cares)

Keeper of the Lost Cities is, by far, my number one favorite book. I just be walking around and say something like, "HAVE YOU READ KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES IT IS THE BEST BOOK EVER,...........do you even like to read. WELL, IF YOU DONT YOU SHOULD MAKE AN EXCEPTION BECAUSE KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES IS THE BEST BOOK EVER. DID I MENTION KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES IS THE BEST BOOK EVER???" Then the will look at me all weird like, "um, okay sure why not?"

*Smiles and hugs* *And squeals and jumps and laughs and skips and everything else people do to express happiness*

I just wanted to say that. I think we should all look beyond who sophie will date. for two reasons, first while i was reading the book i completely forgot about all the teams and all that stuff. The book had soooo many other good elements that make it a good no GREAT book. And second, even if she did chose a boyfriend wouldn't that be weird for her other friends, and how would she even chose somebody line them all up and point. well that just what i think although dont get me wrong im still pretty curios of how this whole thing works out for her

True. But I'm just another sappy lovebirds and I would like to see a little interest from Sophie in boys. Although I also want to see about "the boy who was taken" That was something I couldn't relate too. I don't get it! And will Sophie eventually get her memories back?! I also want to see if Shannon will include something about breakable. Like the three year tournament that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I'm a big blabber mouth but...I LOVE KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀 it couldn't be more obvious if I yelled it in your ear!!( no offense)Yours almost truly, CottonCandy13

NEVERSEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I need to know what happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Who's going to be on the cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Who will Sophie end up with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH *SHRIEKS AT THE TOP OF LUNGS* I just saw the cover of NEVERSEEN. I'm not even lying when I say that I screamed at the top of my lungs till my throat went dry. It is beautiful. Happy to finally see how Biana looks with color. Always happy to see Keefe again. And of course there is the wonderful Sophie.

Dear Mrs. Messenger, I what to become a writer and I have an Idea for a book, however, I don't know If it a good one. I know I can't say the idea for legal reason, but I would really be happy If you can check my blog out. But you don't have to and if you don't have the time I totally understand.

I know right.this is the only bad part about being a book lover!I have to wait like a year(most of the time) for new books, then I read them in like two days (sometimes more).Then again I can always re-read books a million times....

Okay my opinion of the love interests. In ever blaze has anyone else noticed how distraught sophie was when she thought dex might be her cousin? Or how she was so aware of how close Keefe was in exile? Everone keeps saying Fitz is the only guy sophie shows any crush on. But in my opinion this is not entirely true. Given, she obviously has a crush on. Fitz, but that does not mean she feels nothing for Keefe or dex. And I am team keefe. But if you think about it, Fitz is the only character who has not been subtlety prepared for a new love interest. Think about it. Keefe has biana. Dex has marella. Biana has jesi, though I don't think that will happen. No matter how the pairings happen, Fitz has no one But th is connection to sophie. However Fitz and sophie are developing a trust that does not strictly say "couple". This is important because in nearly every series that has a love triangle the protaganist has one person They like more or longer than the others and in the last book all the other love interests finally get over said protaganist for a new better fit who loves them back. Or keefes developing character shows a debth that may attract sophie or she may choose dex who had been there all along. I guess what I am saying is that shannon has done an impeccable job of making it a complete tOSS up. Kudos to you shannon. -robin

I agree 100%. Shannon is the best author and I couldn't image these books getting any better. Personally I don't mind if she ends up with Keefe or Dex, but that's not what the book is about. It's about Sophie trying to figure out while she is, and while she's at it save the Lost Cities from Neverseen. Yet all that anyone ever talks about is the boys. I think that either she ends up with Keefe or Dex or doesn't end up with anyone at all.Somehow, Shannon manages to balance out the love triangle (or square I guess) with the adventure and action. And for that I applaud you Mrs. Messenger.

I love this series do much. I cry everytime I finish a book because I don't have the next one. I had to wait 6 months for Exile. I love what happens in everblaze and I can't wait for neverseen. I saw the cover and fell in love with it. Team Deftz. (Dex, Keefe, and Fitz).

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